Emergency Department Technician/CNA

About the role

This position is responsible for performing direct patient care activities within his/her scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Aids nursing staff and other care team members with patient care: receiving patients by ambulance and from triage; assisting with ambulatory patients; setting up and assisting with procedures; obtaining patient vital signs; dressing or undressing patients; providing treatment supplies when needed; application of sterile dressings; restraint procedures; immobilization of extremities; cast and splint applications; patient transport.
• Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate team member. Observation of secluded or restrained patients.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Aid in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean.
• Perform clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.
• Order entry and results retrieval in the computer system.
• Will perform environmental services, security assistance and emergency response duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant
• Accredited Program Required: Emergency Medical Technician
• Minimum of 1 year Required: Work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT
• Preferred: Prior acute care hospital experience
• Preferred: Previous leadership/supervisory experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of WA required.
• WA State Food Handlers Permit required.
• If hired prior to October 1, 1997, may qualify for this position with a Registered Nursing Assistant designation from the state of Washington.
• Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
• Successfully completes non-violent crisis intervention training during orientation and renews training as outlined in policy.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified or Registered Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of ED specific competency-based education (Required)
• Strong communication skills (Required)
• Critical thinking skills (Required)
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills (Required)
• Sufficient knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic to complete and compile reports, make out requisitions, maintain simple records and perform various clerical duties (Required)
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)

Skills

• Completion of ED specific competency-based education (Required)
• Strong communication skills (Required)
• Critical thinking skills (Required)
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills (Required)
• Sufficient knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic to complete and compile reports, make out requisitions, maintain simple records and perform various clerical duties (Required)
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)

Benefits

Details of the Position

Pay

Hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience. Hourly compensation is $23.54 - $35.32; Night Differential: $3.50.

Schedule

Shift is every Monday; 6:30pm - 6:30am